Startup Visa guidance
for Boston applicants.
Licensed RCIC support for founders pursuing permanent residency through the Start-Up Visa Program.
Book Free AssessmentAs of December 2025, the Start-up Visa is not accepting new applications, and no reopening date has been announced. The information below is kept for reference and for applicants already in the queue. Entrepreneurs starting now are usually best served by a provincial entrepreneur stream — see Entrepreneur PNP options → Mahyar will confirm the current status of both during your free assessment.
Why Boston applicants choose startup visa.
A leading hub for biotech, academia, and finance, with a strong population of highly credentialed professionals suited to Express Entry.
Boston founders in biotech and healthtech are well matched to Toronto and Montreal's designated organizations focused on life sciences.
The Startup Visa targets permanent residence directly, not a temporary permit — its biggest bottleneck is securing a Letter of Support from a designated Canadian incubator, VC fund, or angel investor group, not local ties. Mahyar Afzali, RCIC, works directly with clients throughout the process — from initial eligibility assessment through submission and follow-through — regardless of where in the US you're based.
Boston falls under the Consulate General of Canada in Boston, serving New England; applications are filed with IRCC directly.
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